On August 8, 2012, Continental Resources, Inc. issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2012 financial and operating results and providing updated information regarding Continental's 2012 capital expenditure budget and its guidance in certain areas. A copy of the press release is being furnished as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K.

In the August 8, 2012 press release Continental Resources, Inc. also announced its planned participation in the following research conferences:

August 14              ENERCOM Energy Conference, Denver;
September 19-20        Imperial Capital Global Opportunities Conference, New York; and
October 15-17          Canaccord/Genuity Energy Conference, Miami.

The Company will host its 2012 Continental Resources Investors Day in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. At that time, the Company plans to discuss its growth strategy for the 2013-2017 period, as well as its general 10-year outlook for growing production and proved reserves.

Presentation materials for research conferences and the 2012 Continental Resources Investors Day will be available on the Company's web site the day of the presentations at www.clr.com.

(d) Exhibits

                   Exhibit
                   Number    Description

                   99.1      Press release dated August 8, 2012